Generation Y turns away from stocks despite long-run benefit

Aaron Lifter has a clear goal in mind when it comes to investing. He keeps a little more than half of his portfolio in stocks. […]

Stocks close mixed as traders await Fed decision

Stocks are erasing their gains after rallying all day on hopes the Federal Reserve would take steps to stimulate the economy.
Many analysts believe the Fed […]

Stocks open higher ahead of talks on Greek debt

Stocks are opening higher ahead of a meeting on Greece’s debt troubles.
The leaders of France, Germany and Greece are scheduled to meet later Wednesday to […]

Gadhafi’s wife, 3 children flee to Algeria

Moammar Gadhafi’s wife and three of his children fled Libya to neighboring Algeria on Monday, firm evidence that the longtime leader has lost his grip […]

Clean technology stocks offer a path to a green future

Taking advantage of greatly reduced stock prices is a tricky business. One strategy is to find an investment area so certain to grow that it […]

Venezuela plans long-term boost in oil output

Venezuela’s top energy official said the government is making progress on long-term plans to dramatically boost oil output and is also aiming to diversify an […]

Critics of Murdoch hope scandal dampens appetite for acquistion

For long-suffering shareholders of News Corp., there may be a silver lining in the phone hacking scandal: a chastened Rupert Murdoch.
A sort of real-life Citizen […]

German banks prepared to help Greek bailout

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble says the country’s banks have told him they are prepared to contribute to the Greek bailout.
The comments Thursday came after […]

Factory orders boost hints that slowdown is temporary

Factory orders are picking up, and the economy may soon follow.
A rise in demand for long-lasting manufactured goods in May suggests the parts shortage stemming […]

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